In news we’re sure you didn’t expect to see, real estate mogul/reality TV personality/politician Donald Trump has been revered known for wearing many wigs hats over his lengthy tenure in the limelight, but even at 76-years-old the twice-impeached former US president is still finding his talents name listed in previously uncharted territory.

Emphasis on ‘chart.’

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After planting ‘Flowers‘ at #1 on the Hot 100 for a whopping six weeks earlier this year (her personal best), Miley Cyrus unleashed its parent album – ‘Endless Summer Vacation‘ – for chart battle on Friday (March 10).

Seemingly poised to follow in the footsteps of ‘Flowers,’ ‘Vacation’ hadn’t even been available for 30 minutes in the United States before it shot to the top of iTunes’ real-time sales charts.

Setting in motion a domino effect of domination across the globe, before the clock struck 11:59 P.M. Friday night Cyrus saw her name printed atop the iTunes sales charts of over three dozen countries while her Apple Music reign extended even farther.

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On Friday (February 17), P!nk went to chart battle with her ninth studio album, ‘Trustfall.’

Led by the singles ‘Never Gonna Not Dance Again,’ ‘When I Get There,’ and its title tune, the 13-track affair – which boasts appearances from The Lumineers, First Aid Kit, and Chris Stapleton – comes as her first studio effort since 2019’s ‘Hurts 2B Human.’

And while some of her fans initially expressed worry about the set’s commercial performance given that its best-performing single, ‘Never,’ has sonly peaked at #99 on the Billboard Hot 100 so far, the out-of-the-box global response to the effort is suggesting ‘Trustfall’ is off to a promising start.

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Rihanna served a stunning reminder of her performance prowess and epic catalog Sunday night (February 12) when she stomped across the State Farm Stadium field as part of a 13-minute Super Bowl Halftime show set.

Using the platform to also showcase her growing baby bump, the Pop diva not only found herself riding atop social media trending topic lists as a result but also leading U.S. digital music sales with titles she performed at the big show.

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was no stranger to having her name listed atop music charts over the last six decades, but – thanks to her inimitable talent – controversy was rarely the catalyst to get her there.

That changed this week, however, thanks to a parodic post that’s galvanized everything but laughs in its wake.

Look inside to see how reignited support for her timeless classic ‘Natural Woman’ came from the most unlikely places.

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If the real-time sales tallies of Apple Music and iTunes are anything to judge by, SZA fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on her sophomore album, ‘SOS.’

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Coolio’s fans, friends, and celebrity peers alike continue to take to social media to share condolences after reports the Rap veteran died Wednesday (September 28) at age 59.

Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the California native was best known for his hits ‘C U When U Get There,’ ‘1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New),’ ‘Fantastic Voyage,’ and his signature tune, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ – which is listed by Billboard as one of the greatest songs of all time and also won him a GRAMMY for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996.

As expected, fans of the Rap icon have turned to digital download and streaming platforms for consolation – a feat that’s pushed ‘Paradise’ to the top of real-time sales tallies on a global scale.

Besting the likes of Future, Harry Styles, Drake, Lizzo, Beyonce, and a host of other current hitmakers, look inside to see how Coolio is dominating digital charts.

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Given the hold ‘Hold Me Closer’ has had on digital sales tallies since its August 26 release, the Elton John and Britney Spears tune is not only promising to unseat Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Super Freaky Girl’ as the year’s best first-week single seller but it’s also threatening to debut in the top 10.

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R. Kelly – already serving a 30-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering – may see his legs shaking for a number of different reasons these days, but the disgraced R&B legend has at least one victory to celebrate this week thanks to Tik Tok.

Despite being on trial facing federal charges for allegedly coercing minors into sex acts, producing child pornography, and obstruction of justice, the 55-year-old’s fan base maintains their loyalty as his legendary catalog saw an uptick in streams at the top of the year.

Now that commercial performance is being reflected in digital sales as well.

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Peruse of the current worldwide iTunes sales chart shows Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj reigning with her latest single ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ a feat made possible by domination of similar tallies in over 50 countries including the USA.

Produced by Dr. Luke, the sizzling bop – which heavily samples Rick James’ signature 1981 hit ‘Super Freak’ – was released at the stroke of midnight Friday (August 12) and shot to the top of iTunes in multiple countries in just an hour after becoming widely available.

In less than 24 hours since, dozens of other territories followed suit – an undertaking that’s not only setting ‘Super’ up for a super premiere on official charts around the world but is also amplified by the critical acclaim that’s accompanied the song’s success narrative.

Among those making headlines for imparting two-thumbs-up to the tune is Minaj’s former nemesis Iggy Azalea.  Look inside to see what she said.

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Nicki Minaj‘s latest single, ‘Super Freaky Girl,‘ is already off to a super start if its performance at iTunes is anything to judge by.

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Barely 24 hours after the death of global superstar Olivia Newton-John was announced Monday (August 8), fans of the legendary singer have turned to digital download and streaming platforms for consolation.

Although the occurrence is far from atypical after the reports of the passing of a beloved musician, Newton-John’s catalog – unlike some – is seeing several entries dominate real-time global and U.S. iTunes charts with hits that are older than most of the acts she’s bypassing.

Bumping the likes of Beyonce, BTS, and a host of other current hitmakers aside in her blast to the top of sales tallies, look inside to see which Olivia hits are gaining the most traction.

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